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– Department of Biochemistry – The University of Texas …

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Welcome! In the Department of Biochemistry at UTHSCSA, we work at the interface between molecular structures and cell, tissue, and organ function to probe the essential molecular mechanisms of life and disease. Research in the labs of our 23 primary faculty, 8 research faculty, and 11 adjunct and cross-appointed faculty (described under the faculty link), spans many disciplines, including:

The technically complex nature of the molecular and biophysical studies conducted within the Department demands sophisticated instrumentation which is housed in several core facilities, each of which operates under the guidance of an internationally recognized expert. These are located in close proximity, facilitating their multifunctional use and providing a truly unique collaborative environment within the Department. Traditional strengths in structural biology within the department have been recently expanded to include a vigorous program in drug discovery, providing the means for potential translation of our discoveries to bedside applications. Currently, facilities located within the department include:

As part of the training program, the Department offers an excellent seminar program, including the popular Horowitz Distinguished Seminar series where the students choose and invite the speakers. Travel awards are also available within the Department, and we host an annual retreat where awards are made to the most outstanding student and postdoctoral fellow presentations.

On behalf of the faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students in the Department, I invite you to get in touch with us -- we will be happy to visit with you. Our contact information can be found in the People and the Department Contacts sections on this webpage.

Sincerely,

Bruce J. Nicholson, Ph.D. Professor and Chair

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Biochemistry – College of Charleston

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Like a lot of students, Brenna Norton-Baker thought she wanted to go to medical school. Biology, she thought, would be her major. Then, she took organic chemistry as a freshman and everything changed. Brenna loved the subject matter, and that opened up a number of doors for her.

I enjoyed organic so much that I asked the professor at the end of the semester if I could work in his lab. He said yes, and I became a full-time, paid research assistant for the summer. Brenna worked on the development of a new antibiotic, and the following semester, she earned academic credit working in the same lab on an anti-cancer drug.

On top of her coursework, Brenna continues to work in different labs, including an organic synthesis lab, where she was trained to work in ventilated hoods. I was really privileged to be doing that as a sophomore. I cant believe how much I learned, not only about the topic and performing air-free synthetic techniques, but also about working with other people. We had to do a lot of presentations. I had to present posters and do oral presentations, often just within the department, but also at conferences. That really helps you build confidence.

As an acknowledgement of her efforts, Brenna won a Goldwater Scholarship one of only three ever awarded to College of Charleston students. She agrees that biochemistry is demanding, but says she still finds time for things such as participating in Alpha Chi Sigma the professional chemists society. We do a lot of science outreach with elementary school students. One favorite of mine is an experiment we call Fluffys Toothpaste, which involves a reaction that sends foam exploding 10 feet in the air. The kids always love it.

After graduating, Brenna plans to intern with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado where shell conduct research. After that, she hopes to attend graduate school and pursue more research opportunities in biochemistry.

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No Such Thing as Ghosts? Sep. 16, 2015 Crystallographers are always pushing boundaries when it comes to determining complex structures with less than optimal experimental ... read more Observing Nano-Bio Interactions in Real Time Sep. 15, 2015 A new technique has been developed to observe, in real time, how individual blood components interact and modify advanced nanoparticle therapeutics. The method helps guide the design of future ... read more Wavelets Improve Medical Imaging Sep. 11, 2015 An approach to converting the data from MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machines, mammograms and other medical equipment gives doctors a much clearer picture of your insides and a chance to detect ... read more New Research and Development and Manufacturing Hub for High-Tech Glass Sep. 11, 2015 A research and development and manufacturing hub based on a new generation of specialty glass products for the global science and medical equipment market was announced at the University of Adelaide ... read more Sep. 10, 2015 Mathematicians investigating one of science's great questions -- how to unite the physics of the very big with that of the very small -- have discovered that when the understanding of complex ... read more Ultrafast Uncoupled Magnetism in Atoms Sep. 10, 2015 Future computers will require a magnetic material which can be manipulated ultra-rapidly by breaking the strong magnetic coupling. Scientists have now demonstrated that even the strongest magnetic ... read more Sep. 9, 2015 Scientists combine techniques to create a new way to characterize the nanoscale spaces in porous materials. The technique should be of value to materials and biological ... read more Game-Changing Technology Enables Faster, Cheaper Gene Editing Sep. 9, 2015 Within the past few years, a new technology has made altering genes in plants and animals much easier than before. The tool, called CRISPR/Cas9 or just CRISPR, has spurred a flurry of research that ... read more Researchers Use 'Nanopore' Scanners to Find Early Signs of Cancer Sep. 9, 2015 The tiniest of scanners could be a huge step forward in the fight against cancer. Nanopore scanners could save lives by detecting individual DNA molecules, making it possible to diagnose ... read more Sep. 9, 2015 Natural gas pipeline safety has improved substantially in the United States, but there were still 18 fatalities and 93 injuries from pipeline incidents in 2014. Now a new study suggests that ... read more New Ebola Test Could Help Curb Disease Spread Sep. 9, 2015 A new Ebola test that uses magnetic nanoparticles could help curb the spread of the disease in western Africa. Research shows that the new test is 100 times more sensitive than the current test, and ... read more Sep. 9, 2015 A new wearable technology can sense what devices and vehicles the user interacts with throughout the day, which can help track that individual's carbon footprint, enable smart home applications ... read more Artificial 'Plants' Could Fuel the Future Sep. 8, 2015 The developer of a new technology that turns sunlight into liquid fuel, along with two other leading nanoscientists, discuss the remarkable science behind it -- and how learning from nature's ... read more Sep. 8, 2015 Scientists studying funnel-web spiders in Australia's south east have found a large example of an unexpected funnel-web ... read more Sep. 8, 2015 Scientists have successfully developed efficient and low-cost semitransparent perovskite solar cells with graphene electrodes. The power conversion efficiencies of this novel invention are around 12 ... read more Single Molecule Detection Machine for Nucleic Acid Analytics Sep. 7, 2015 Researchers have created the Single Molecule Detection Machine for the analysis of ultra-small amounts of nucleic acid. The system can be used to identify biomarkers that are early indicators of a ... read more Sep. 7, 2015 With the help of a semiconductor quantum dot, physicists have developed a new type of light source that emits single photons. For the first time, the researchers have managed to create a stream of ... read more Sep. 4, 2015 When a patient arrives at a hospital with a serious infection, doctors have precious few minutes to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment accordingly. A new diagnostic device may ... read more Sep. 4, 2015 Sponge-like nanoporous gold could be key to new devices to detect disease-causing agents in humans and plants, according to two recent ... read more A New Sensor System Enables Researchers to Know the Risk of Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Structures in Real Time Sep. 4, 2015 Researchers have developed a new sensor system able to quickly and non-destructively detect the risk of corrosion in the concrete structure of buildings and do so when the first symptoms ... read more

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